Director of Human Resources bei CRISTEK INTERCONNECTS LLC

Description

The Director, Human Resources is the senior HR leader for the Cristek group, which consists of three businesses: Filconn, Cristek, and Connectronics, with multi-site responsibility across Anaheim, CA; Minden, NV; Chandler, AZ; Billerica, MA; and Edinburgh, IN. The Cristek Group employs approximately 350 team members and has projected 2025 revenues of $114 million.

This role partners directly with senior leadership to design and execute people strategies that strengthen culture, elevate performance, and drive business growth, while maintaining best-in-class people operations including compliance with all state and federal regulations and requirements. As a member of the senior management team, the Director plays a key role in embedding the Qnnect ACE model (Accountability, Collaboration, Empowerment) into daily operations, fostering a high-accountability, high-recognition environment where employees think and act like owners. You will be both strategic and hands-on—balancing long-term organizational development with immediate operational needs, ensuring compliance, and creating an environment where every team member can thrive.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to develop, implement, and measure HR strategies that directly support Cristek’s business objectives.
• Champion culture by embedding Qnnect’s “Dream Big, Have Fun, GSD” principles into all aspects of employee engagement, development, and recognition.
• Lead and manage all aspects of talent acquisition and management, including succession planning, leadership development, and high-potential employee identification.
• Drive organizational effectiveness through change management strategies during growth, acquisitions, and integration projects.
• Oversee employee relations, providing expert guidance to resolve escalated matters with fairness, consistency, and compliance.
• Monitor and report HR KPIs such as retention, engagement, and time-to-fill, ensuring data-driven decisions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, as well as defense contractor DFAR and ITAR requirements.
• Oversee the administration and optimization of HRIS, payroll, benefits, 401(k), time and labor, leave, and performance management systems.
• Travel to company sites approximately 20–30% of the time.

Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Multi-state employment laws, HR policy best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Talent acquisition, performance management, compensation, engagement, and organizational development best practices.
• HR technology systems and analytics tools, including HRIS configuration and adoption (Paylocity ideal), LinkedIn, Checkr, and BSwift.
• Culture-building strategies that reinforce ownership, accountability, and collaboration.
• Ability to:
• Influence leaders and collaborate across business units.
• Build trust at all levels of the organization.
• Manage change and lead transformation projects effectively.
• Interpret and use HR metrics to inform business decisions.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.

Education and Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Master’s degree and/or HR certifications (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP) preferred.
• Experience:
• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Multi-site HR leadership responsibility.
• Experience with publicly traded companies or private equity–sponsored companies preferred.
• Proven track record of implementing HR initiatives that produce measurable business outcomes.
• Experience in government contract compliance environments (DFAR/ITAR) strongly preferred.
• Physical Requirements
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to travel by air and car to various company locations (20–30% of time).
• Occasional standing, walking, and lifting of up to 15 pounds.